Senior Histotechnologist II — Precision Tissue Diagnostics

1103 Team Member Services; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave (4 weeks)

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Port Charlotte, FL, is seeking a skilled histotechnologist to join our pathology team. The role involves registering and processing specimens, embedding, sectioning, staining, and quality control to ensure accurate patient diagnoses.

We require at least 2+ years in histology, an Associate degree (Bachelor's preferred), and strong English communication. The position is full-time with day shifts in a faith-based health system committed to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare tissue specimens to confirm patient diagnoses [Required]
• Ability to perform complex histological procedures, record and analyze data, and maintain/repair instruments [Required]
• Up-to-date knowledge of specimen handling, ranging from accession to specimen storage [Required]
• Knowledge of medical terminology [Required]
• Knowledgeable in troubleshooting and problem resolution [Required]
• Ability to support continuous laboratory service improvement to ensure timely preparations for quality diagnoses [Required]
• Ability to maintain safety standards and comply with government regulations in laboratory practices [Required]
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals [Required]
• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English [Required]
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]

Responsibilities

• May register, order, and accession pathology specimens into computer systems.
• Operates and maintains equipment used for embedding, sectioning, staining, and cover slipping specimens.
• May include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
• May act as a preceptor for new employees and histology students/interns while providing leadership and mentoring to histotechnicians, histotechnologists, and laboratory support staff.
• Performs quality control testing, equipment maintenance, identifies problems affecting test performance or reporting, and troubleshoots issues. Ensures analytic accuracy, precision, and sensitivity in test methods.
• Maintains established facility and department policies and procedures.
• Conducts analytical activities related to specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and special histologic staining, frozen sectioning, cover slipping, and handling of irreplaceable tissue, surgical, and body fluid specimens.
• Participates in proficiency testing programs, ensuring deadlines are met and samples are analyzed like patient samples.
• Performs immunohistochemical staining, documents quality control, and maintains instrumentation and supplies.
• Follows safety policies, including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling, and adheres to the Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies.
• May prepare and process cytology specimens for staining and examination by pathologists.
• May prepare specimens for research requests. Performs special stains on tissues as needed, maintaining solutions and documenting quality control.
• Collects and processes biological specimens for analysis following established procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Histology procedures

Tissue preparation

Equipment maintenance

Reading & writing English

Microsoft Office

Safety compliance

Team communication

Education

Associate

Bachelor's

Tools

Histology equipment

Job description

AdventHealth in Port Charlotte, FL, is seeking a skilled histotechnologist to join our pathology team. The role involves registering and processing specimens, embedding, sectioning, staining, and quality control to ensure accurate patient diagnoses.

We require at least 2+ years in histology, an Associate degree (Bachelor's preferred), and strong English communication. The position is full-time with day shifts in a faith-based health system committed to compassionate care.